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‘Celebrate the Women’s Vote’ with a fun fair on Woodstock SquareAug 13, 2025 11:08 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 17, “Celebrate the Women’s Vote!” will mark the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which recognized the right of women to vote. Hosted by the McHenry County Chapter of the League of Women Voters and the McHenry County Historical Society, this free, family-friendly fun fair will be held on the historic Woodstock Square.
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Restarting the roar: ‘Rejuvenated’ Lisle makes bold move to improve its football prospectsAug 13, 2025 8:22 pm - Fielding mainly underclassmen, Lisle High School football moves to a junior varsity schedule this season for a greater chance at long-term success.
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ComEd utility expansion at Graceland Avenue and Miner StreetAug 13, 2025 6:03 pm - Commonwealth Edison is performing infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Graceland Avenue and Miner Street. Due to utility conflicts, the schedule has been modified, and work is expected to be completed by Aug. 25.
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‘I’ve got questions’: Town hall to address proposed closure of Elk Grove hospital’s maternity wardAug 13, 2025 5:39 pm - Elk Grove Village officials have scheduled a town hall for residents to question Ascension Illinois executives about the proposed closure of the maternity ward at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center.
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‘It is an enclave’: Developer defends concept of gated community on former PepsiCo site in BarringtonAug 13, 2025 5:01 pm - The developer of a proposed gated community in Barrington told the village’s plan commission this week he has revised his plan. But commissioners and residents are still grappling with a development some feel is detached from the village.
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Golf outing raises funds for Schaumburg Park Foundation scholarshipsAug 13, 2025 4:15 pm - Sunshine and beautiful weather greeted 148 golfers Wednesday for the Annual Links Technology Cup golf outing benefiting the Schaumburg Park Foundation at the Schaumburg Golf Club.
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Cool Party Balloons CEO appointed to DuPage County Board seatAug 13, 2025 3:27 pm - A West Chicago businesswoman will assume a District 6 seat on the DuPage County Board.
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Expanded Community Connections Center needed in Mount Prospect, survey saysAug 13, 2025 3:26 pm - An expanded Mount Prospect Community Connections Center was recommended in a community needs assessment.
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2025 Buffalo Grove Community Pageant names QueensAug 13, 2025 3:07 pm - Buffalo Grove welcomed the 2025 Buffalo Grove Community Pageant Queens on Sunday, Aug. 10.
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Mundelein School Board adjusts school calendar during high school constructionAug 13, 2025 3:00 pm - In an effort to allow for construction at Mundelein High School to proceed as effectively as possible, the District 120 School Board on Aug. 12 adjusted the school year calendar for the next two years.